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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 6

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Skagway Rain. Cold. Wind.  Not the best tourist day, but definitely an Alaskan day. What is it about gold that possesses a man’s heart? To what lengths will a person go to strike it rich? Near the turn of the … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 5

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Juneau We arrived with several other cruise ships, which—I’ve come to find out—means crowded streets, shops, and restaurants, as well as clogged cell towers. I’m amazed by the size of these floating cities and how many of them pull into … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 4

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Sitka We didn’t book an excursion for Sitka but rather took our own walking tour. It’s a cute town but the cruise ships dock about a ten minute bus ride from Harrigan Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka. From there we … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 3

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Ketchikan For a place that can get up to 160 inches of rain (that’s 13 feet!), Ketchikan enticed us with sunny skies and mild temperatures—making for a beautiful port visit. It’s different than I thought. I expected towering white capped … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 2

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

At Sea We’re not much for gambling, hanging at the bar, or partaking of the constant entertainment provided on board. Too many people and often too much noise for me. We do like to be outdoors though and we spent … Continue reading →

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